The colours are spectacular and each piece tells a story of a country rich in culture and beauty. Holt Renfrew's H Project, in partnership with House of Waris, launched Uncrate India this week across the Canada. The space within the luxury retailer offers exquisite items from over 16 designers … [Read more...]
Hot Docs Interview: “Blood Brother”
Winner of the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award for US Documentary at Sundance, Blood Brother is a deeply moving film about how one person with steely determination and limitless love truly can make a difference in the lives of others. The film tells the story of Rocky Braat who decided to … [Read more...]
India – Part I
Happy New Year!We just got back from a long-ish trip to India and I'm getting re-adapted to life at home. India was amazing; so full of many emotions, family, food, heat and more food.We went there for two weddings. Two of my first cousins got married in the same week so it was like one … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – Highlights
Just a few of things that made me smile in 2011...Eva turned four.I got the camera I'd been pining forCam hit double digitsDaddy went on an adventure to India. After almost 3 weeks, we were VERY happy to have him homeWe made it through another year of weather...The best Knock Knock show ever took … [Read more...]
IIFA 2011: Stars, Fashion, Mobs and More!
Last Saturday night, I attended the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards! I was blown away by the enthusiasm with which Toronto embraced India's glittering stars, and by the grand scale of the event.The show was long and could have used some serious editing. That being said, there … [Read more...]
Indian Film Awards Come to Canada!!
I'm a huge fan of Indian cinema - I love the movies and the music. I grew up watching Hindi films, and idolising actors from my generation like Rekha, Sridevi and Madhuri Dixit. This year, Indian cinema and its glittering stars are coming to Toronto: The International Indian … [Read more...]
Dear Daddy,
We miss you so much. We hope that you're having a good time in India and that the experience is providing you with new knowledge, friends and memories.We are very grateful for Skype for assuring Eva that the kisses she blows are indeed being caught. And also for allowing Cam to tell you … [Read more...]
Travelling Daddy
As I was lying in Eva's bed last night rubbing her back enjoying some quiet time (after a somewhat difficult evening with the boys and their completely unacceptable behaviour) I heard Sean talking to Cuyler about Skype as he was tucking him in. I heard him telling him about the time … [Read more...]
Parent Time: Secret Daughter
This month's book, Secret Daughter, by Shilpi S. Gowda, was Haley's pick.Meet the host! Haley, aka Cheaty, blogs at Today's Parent, where she dishes celebs as well as talking parenting, and writes her own blog, Cheaty Monkey, where she obsesses adorably about chai and false teeth. Haley hosted in … [Read more...]
Shopping in India: From Roadside Bargains to Louis Vuitton!
After a while, the eyes crave new things. New colours, designs, ideas - it's stimulating to the senses and invigorating to the soul. That's how I felt when I went shopping in India. Everything is so completely different. and there is so much variety. For example, if you want high … [Read more...]